Tony Martin

Alvin Morris (December 25, 1913 – July 27, 2012), known professionally as Tony Martin, was an American actor and popular singer.

His career spanned over seven decades, and he scored dozens of hits between the late-1930s and mid-1950s with songs such as "Walk Hand in Hand", "I Love Paris", "Stranger in Paradise" and "I Get Ideas". He was married to actress and dancer Cyd Charisse for 60 years, from 1948 until her death in 2008.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 25, 1913 (San Francisco), Died July 27, 2012 (West Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer

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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 147 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca DLA 2129 10-in. 9/6/1940 Our love affair Frances Langford ; Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2130 10-in. 9/6/1940 Two dreams met Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2131 10-in. 9/6/1940 My next romance Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2145 10-in. 9/10/1940 A handful of stars Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2146 10-in. 9/10/1940 The call of the canyon Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2294 10-in. 12/24/1940 Now I lay me down to dream Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2295 10-in. 12/24/1940 Dream valley Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2296 10-in. 12/24/1940 The last time I saw Paris Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2297 10-in. 12/24/1940 Till the lights of London shine again Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2361 10-in. 1/15/1941 They met in Rio Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2362 10-in. 1/15/1941 Boa noite Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2363 10-in. 1/15/1941 You stepped out of a dream Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2364 10-in. 1/15/1941 Too beautiful to last Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2429 10-in. 5/29/1941 Intermezzo Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2430 10-in. 5/29/1941 Taboo Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2431 10-in. 5/29/1941 Flamingo Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2432 10-in. 5/29/1941 Where in the world Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2451 10-in. 6/24/1941 Beautiful Ohio Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2452 10-in. 6/24/1941 By the River Sainte Marie Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2453 10-in. 6/24/1941 On Miami shore Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2454 10-in. 6/24/1941 Old pal, why don't you answer me? Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2472 10-in. 6/27/1941 Don't take your love from me Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2473 10-in. 6/27/1941 The angelus rings again Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2474 10-in. 6/27/1941 Below the Equator Tony Martin vocalist  
Decca DLA 2475 10-in. 6/27/1941 If it's you Tony Martin vocalist  
(Results 101-125 of 147 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Martin, Tony," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105205.

Martin, Tony. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105205.

"Martin, Tony." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105205

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